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Just set up my brand new tower garden and I cant seem to get the pump valve to work. When I turn the knob it doesnt adjust the flow at all and it is hitting the shower cap. I had corporate send a new pump and it is doing the same thing. Any suggestions would be very welcomed! Thank you!

Hi corinne@filosophi.com, The flow control knob on the pumps supplied with the TG will have little to no effect on the output flow. You should expect some of the output flow to touch the shower cap cover. Set the pump flow to "Max" and leave it there. -- [please mark this post as "Correct Answer" (under Actions menu) and/or "Helpful" when…

Hi desertgardener, I am happy that my "concoction" worked for you! FYI: I have created a document with the mix and procedure: How to Brighten Tower Garden Plastic https://towertalk.jiveon.com/docs/DOC-131301 -- [please mark this post as "Correct Answer" (under Actions menu) and/or "Helpful" when appropriate] -- Happy Growing! -JoeD…

My TG is outside on my deck. PH is 6.5 Water is running every 15 min day and night. Maybe more. Is that too much? The plants are growing but at a very slow rate? What am I doing wrong? I do see a yellow flower on my cucumbers.. good sign?

Hi lkelley, Assuming you are using a timer with your TG nutrient pump, the first troubleshooting step is to identify which device is causing the problem (timer, pump or plumbing/tower assembly problem). If you can hear & feel the pump running then jump to "It's a plumbing / assembly problem..." Plug the pump directly into a known working…

What is the recommended procedure for cleaning the TG in between growing cycles? What cleaning chemicals are recommended? I experienced a lot of white buildup on mine and would like to know what is safe to use while the plants are growing as well. Thanks!

Hi skickbush, For a full seasonal TG tear-down cleanup, I highly recommend this procedure and cleaning solution: How to [Really] Clean the TG https://towertalk.jiveon.com/docs/DOC-130888 To remove white mineral buildup on the outside of an active TG, I recommend wiping the outside of the TG using a paper towel moistened with a little…